used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A young lady and gentleman were walking on the sands at Coney Island beach.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A young lady and gentleman were walking on the sands at Coney Island beach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
BRACEverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
ConeynounUS /ˈkoʊni/
black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins
From this reading A young lady and gentleman were walking on the sands at Coney Island beach.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
DETECTIVESnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading "Let's duck him and steal the girl."
dudenounUS /duːd/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
effeminateadjectiveUS /iˈfemɪnət/
having unsuitable feminine qualities
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
a man of refinement
From this reading A young lady and gentleman were walking on the sands at Coney Island beach.
a young female
From this reading "Let's duck him and steal the girl."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let's duck him and steal the girl."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A young lady and gentleman were walking on the sands at Coney Island beach.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A young lady and gentleman were walking on the sands at Coney Island beach.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's duck him and steal the girl."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
the force of workers available
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
NERVEnounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A young lady and gentleman were walking on the sands at Coney Island beach.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
OVERMATCH
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From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
rough-looking
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From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading A young lady and gentleman were walking on the sands at Coney Island beach.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
SKILLFULadjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading "Let's duck him and steal the girl."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let's duck him and steal the girl."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
communicated in words
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
precisely as stated
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
VILLAINSnounUS /ˈvɪlənz/
plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A young lady and gentleman were walking on the sands at Coney Island beach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lady was very handsomely attired, and by her side walked a young man, a perfect type in appearance of an effeminate dude.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A young lady and gentleman were walking on the sands at Coney Island beach.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
at the time that
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three rough-looking men had been following the lady and gentleman at a distance, and when the latter stopped at a remote part of the beach far from any hotel the three men held a consultation, and one of them uttered the declaration with which we open our narrative.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TWO SKILLFUL YOUNG DETECTIVES OVERMATCH A BRACE OF VILLAINS AND PROVE WHAT NERVE AND COURAGE CAN DO.
